Comments on: Lispida From Ispida

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:03:11 +0000

Esping, it’s nice to hear how consumer-friendly Dr. Sgaravatti is. I’m not surprised as he was gracious to us and is rightly proud of his wines. Have a great holiday and let us know how you enjoy your visit there. Regards, Rich

By: esping

esping — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:34:54 +0000

Rich, I finally got round to opening the Amphora bianco and it was a defect bottle. I thought that it might have something to do with the transportation from Italy to here had been under less than perfect conditions and asked mr Sgaravatti about it. He offered a new bottle and also to exchange all bottles that I had purchased of the 2005 vintage. That is what I call customer friendly. Anyway, I’ll visit the winery during x-mas holiday and I’m really looking forward to it.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:02:14 +0000

Esping,
Thanks for the comment and the leads on other natural wines. I am finding more and more natural wines that are so fresh and wonderful. As I said in the article about Lispida, we didn’t get a chance to sample the Amphora. If you remember, please return and post a comment about the Amphora after you open the bottle! Keep blogging!

By: Esping

Esping — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:03:59 +0000

Hi, I was so happy to find your blog. Very interesting. I brought home some bottles from Lispida this summer and so far I have tried Terralba. Still have to try the Amphora. I drank the Terralba with some other great natural wines that I very much recommend, 2006 Trinchero Sogno di Bacco Malvasia, 2004 Zidarich Malvasia and 2003 Simcic Rebula

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:59:02 +0000

Jon,
The 4 kids were with us on our visit to Lispida and they loved it. They had fun with the resident dogs, loved the beautiful pool and wandered the grounds and gardens. It is a very kid-friendly place. Anytime the kids can live at a castle, they’re going to love it. We were en route between two homes, so we were only there one night. I wish we could have stayed there longer!

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:10:26 +0000

Looks like you found a great place for you and the family (you did have the kids with you, right?). How did they like Lispida?
I’m already planning next summer’s vacation and need to find a good place for a family of 4 (kids are 10 and 12 yrs old).

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:05:07 +0000

Alfonso, Thanks for your comment. As you know, I am a regular reader of your blog, On the Wine Trail in Italy. Your blog writing and pictures are unique and fantastic. If you need any further information about Lispida, just let me know or write directly to Alessandro through Lispida's website. He is very friendly and responsive.

By: Alfonso

Alfonso — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:36:14 +0000

Perfect timing, I was just wondering about that winery….nice pix too..Grazie

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:44:24 +0000

The review was well-deserved. You have done a wonderful thing at Lispida.
Ciao!

By: Alessandro Sgaravatti

Alessandro Sgaravatti — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:53:18 +0000

Dear Rich,
Your article is not only accurate and without any mistake but, more than this, is warm and full of passion. I really enjoyed to “discover” Lispida through the eyes of a “modern traveller” and felt the gratification of a long term effort that finally gives the expected results. I hope to see you in a near future and thank you so much for your beautiful review!
Arrivederci.